CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
As one of the nation’s leading providers of professional liability
insurance for healthcare providers and organizations, CNA understands
the importance of patient/resident safety and risk management in the
evolving world of healthcare. CNA researches and analyzes healthcare
liability trends to create resources to help its clients manage a
variety of healthcare risks.
The most recently published resources highlight emerging issues and
trends in the healthcare industry, including Legionnaires’ Disease,
telemedicine/telehealth (TMH), and cyber liability/data breach risks. As
described below, these publications – including numerous client
bulletins and risk management tools – may be accessed at www.cna.com/riskcontrol
under “Client Materials,” click “Healthcare.”
AlertBulletin®,"Legionnaires’ Disease:
Preventive Strategies for Healthcare Settings,” is targeted to leaders
of hospitals, aging care organizations and other healthcare settings. It
provides information and resources to help protect the safety of
patients/residents, staff members and visitors by establishing an
effective preventive program focused on water testing and plumbing
system inspection and maintenance.
AlertBulletin®,"Cyber Liability:
Reducing the Risks of a Data Breach,” examines how data breaches occur,
presents strategies to address the major hazards, and provides a listing
of relevant resources.
VantagePoint®,"Telemedicine: Risk
Management Issues, Strategies and Resources,” outlines strategies
designed to enhance clinical, operational and technical processes
associated with the provision of telemedicine, the practice of
electronically connecting geographically separate healthcare facilities
and providers.
Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country’s
seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th
largest property and casualty company. CNA’s insurance products include
standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other
property and casualty coverages. CNA's services include risk management,
information services, underwriting, risk control and claims
administration. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com.
CNA is a registered trademark of CNA Financial Corporation.
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Source: CNA